Managers coordinate and oversee the work of others in an organization. There are four main managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Planning involves deciding future courses of action. Organizing establishes how work will be structured and allocated. Leading involves motivating employees. Controlling monitors performance and ensures standards are met. Managers also require technical, human, and conceptual skills to perform their roles, which include interpersonal, informational, and decision-making responsibilities.